What should you do first when your motorcycle breaks down in Steveston?
Get yourself safe, then the bike. If the engine quits, signal, roll to the right edge and stop where drivers can see you early. If the bike still rolls, push it onto a shoulder, a side street or a parking lot entrance, but only if you can do it without stepping into a lane.
Take the key, your helmet and anything valuable, and stand where a car sliding on a wet road can't reach you. Our motorcycle towing page shows how we load it; our towing services page lists the rest.
Where is it safe to wait with a broken-down motorcycle on Steveston roads?
Off the road, and never between the bike and traffic. On village streets like Moncton Street and Chatham Street, the sidewalk beside the bike is usually the right spot. On Steveston Highway, No. 1 Road or No. 2 Road, stand well back on the grass or sidewalk.
| Where your bike stopped | Where to wait | What to tell us |
|---|---|---|
| Moncton Street or Bayview Street in the village | On the sidewalk by the bike | The nearest shop front or cross street |
| Garry Point Park lot, 7th Avenue | Beside the bike, away from moving cars | Which part of the lot you are in |
| Steveston Highway | On the sidewalk or grass, well back | The closest cross road, like No. 1 Road or No. 2 Road |
| No. 1 Road | Off the road, behind the bike, not beside it | The block or the closest cross street |
| Highway 99 near the Steveston interchange | Behind a barrier if there is one; call 911 if you are in danger | Your direction of travel and the nearest exit |
| A condo or townhouse parkade | By the bike | The building address and the ceiling height |
What does BC law say about leaving a broken-down motorcycle on the shoulder?
BC's Motor Vehicle Act says that outside business and residential districts, you should not stop or leave a vehicle on the roadway when it is practicable to get it off. It also makes an exception for a vehicle so disabled that leaving it on the highway for a while can't be avoided. So a bike that won't move can wait at the edge for the tow.
When our truck arrives with its lights flashing, other drivers have to slow down and move over: 40 km/h where the limit is under 80 and 70 km/h where it is 80 or more, with a $173 ticket and 3 penalty points for drivers who don't.
Standing by the bike and wondering what the tow home will run? Set it up below while you wait, and we confirm the price when you call.
Can a broken-down motorcycle be fixed on the spot, or does it need a tow?
Sometimes the bike just needs a hand. A battery that died after a long stop or a cold, damp night in the village may only need a battery boost, and an empty tank can be a fuel delivery instead of a tow. Both are part of our roadside assistance.
A lot of our bike calls start in the Garry Point lot, where riders park to walk the West Dyke Trail and come back to a bike that won't start. A snapped clutch cable, a chain off the sprocket, a puncture you can't plug or anything after a fall usually means a tow to your shop. Our motorcycle towing cost guide for Richmond riders shows what each one costs.
What information helps the tow truck find your motorcycle in Steveston?
A cross street such as No. 1 Road and Moncton Street, the make and model, whether the bike rolls, and whether you have the key. Each changes the price and the setup we bring.
If the steering lock is on or the key is lost, say so; we can often still load the bike straight. Our checklist before calling a bike towing service and average response time for motorcycle towing in Richmond are worth a look while you wait.
Riders here often ask for motorcycle towing in Steveston; same family, harbour or highway.
What happens when the tow truck arrives for your motorcycle?
We confirm the price you heard on the phone, roll the bike onto the flatbed, lock the front wheel in a chock and strap it with soft loops on the frame, never the bars. You check it with us, and we drop it at your shop, dealer or garage.
The full method is in how a motorcycle should be strapped on a tow truck, and what to do while waiting for a motorcycle tow truck covers the minutes before we pull up.
Want to know who is coming? Read about our family or contact us with any question.
Motorcycle broke down in Steveston, Richmond: what to remember
You first, the bike second: get off the road, wait on the sidewalk or grass away from traffic, and note the nearest cross street. BC law lets a disabled bike wait at the edge for a while when moving it isn't practicable. A dead battery or an empty tank may only need roadside help; anything else rides upright on our flatbed, with the price confirmed before we load it.
Steveston, Richmond BC Motorcycle Breakdown FAQ
Should I push my motorcycle onto the shoulder of Steveston Highway?
Only if you can do it without stepping into a lane of traffic. If you can't, leave the bike, take the key and your helmet, and step well back onto the sidewalk or grass.
What if my bike quits on Highway 99 near the Steveston interchange?
Wait behind a barrier if there is one, and call 911 if you are in danger. When you call us, give your direction of travel and the nearest exit.
How slowly do drivers have to pass while my bike is loaded?
BC's Slow Down, Move Over rule means 40 km/h where the limit is under 80 and 70 km/h where it is 80 or more, with a $173 ticket and 3 penalty points for drivers who don't.
Can you help stand up a motorcycle that fell over?
Yes. Don't lift a dropped bike by yourself on a busy road. Scratches can be fixed, and we can help stand it up when we get there.
Can you still load my bike if the steering lock is on or the key is lost?
Often, yes. Tell us on the phone, and we can usually still load the bike straight.